Heavy rainfall possible this week
The forecast for the Alexander County area includes possible heavy rains early this week from Tropical Depression Eight, according to the National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC: • Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 – A slight chance of rain before noon, then showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69.…
Read MoreRyan “Bubba” Christopher Williams
Ryan “Bubba” Christopher Williams, 33, born on Thursday, October 25, 1990, in Iredell County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Alexander County, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering dedication to his loved ones and community. Bubba was a devoted extruder operator for Borealis Compounds, showing immense commitment and expertise in…
Read MoreDiane Marie Yauchzi Buey
Diane Marie Yauchzi Buey, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Sunday, May 27, 1962, in Monroe County, New York, to the late Harold Robert Yauchzi and Madeline Priestley Yauchzi. Diane is survived by her devoted husband, Chris Buey, and her four beloved…
Read MoreJessica Dagenhart
Jessica Dagenhart, 39, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. Jess was born in Pennsylvania on August 30, 1985, to Patricia Graham. She was a member of VFW Post 2031. Survivors include her husband of four years, Christopher Dagenhart of the home; a son, Mason…
Read MoreMarie R. Price
Marie R. Price, 100, of Church Road, Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Alexander County, on June 3, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter Zeb and Lucy Sipe Price. She graduated from Taylorsville High School (1941) and Clevenger Business College. For more than 50 years,…
Read MoreLillie Ellen Hining
Lillie Ellen Hining was born on March 27, 2006. After graduating from Watauga High School, Lillie had just begun to flourish with her newfound independence as a freshman at UNC Charlotte when she died in a car accident on September 14, 2024. Lillie is survived by her parents, Kevin and Staci Hining, and brother, Miller,…
Read MoreMark Alan Krasnisky
Mark Alan Krasnisky, 55, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Thursday, May 8, 1969, in Jefferson County, Colorado, to Linda Stuckey Krasnisky and the late Algrid Krasnisky. Mark was employed as a diesel mechanic at Gallaher Fleet Solutions in Statesville. He was…
Read MoreRev. Michael Dennis “Denny” Costner
Rev. Michael Dennis “Denny” Costner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted pastor, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. Denny was born and raised in Hiddenite, to Charles “Shorty” Costner and Marie Costner. Growing up alongside his siblings, Wanda Moore, Steve Costner, Sherry Ingram,…
Read MoreVoting system testing underway
Patrick Wike, Director of Elections for the Alexander County Board of Elections, announced that as part of the preparations for the 2024 General Election, the Alexander County Board of Elections will conduct special tests on all voting equipment to be used in the election. “Logic and Accuracy” (L&A) tests ensure each voting system will…
Read MoreMaybell T. Price
Maybell T. Price, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Taylorsville. Maybell was born August 12, 1948, in Burke County, the daughter of the late Ralph Thorne and Ellie Marie Helton Thorne. She worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career and was a member of Victory Baptist…
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